Dad Hobbies

Why I Cancelled Spotify for My Old CD Collection

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Multiple tall stacks of music CD jewel cases resting on a wooden table, showing spines of popular album titles.

I recently made a move that many music fans are quietly considering: ditching Spotify for CDs / MP3s. Why? Because I realised I was paying over £150 a year just to listen to the exact same 50 songs on repeat during my daily drive. Between work, surviving 9-month-old behaviour changes at home, and making sure … Read more

How to Digitise VHS Tapes at Home: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Hand holding a black Sony Video8 Handycam 10x zoom camcorder in a bedroom setting.

Do you have boxes of old VHS and camcorder tapes tucked away in the attic or a spare room, gathering dust while holding priceless family memories? If so, you’re not alone. Here’s how to digitise VHS Tapes at home! I’m Dan, and my spare room currently holds around 40 VHS tapes and around 20 camcorder … Read more